Westfield Area Y Is An Official USA Swimming Foundation Make A Splash Local Partner

The Westfield Area Y located at 220 Clark Street in Westfield is pleased to announce they are an official USA Swimming Foundation Make a Splash Local Partner! The USA Swimming Foundation’s Make a Splash initiative is a national child-focused water safety campaign, which aims to provide the opportunity for every child in America to learn to swim.

Through Make a Splash, the USA Swimming Foundation partners with learn-to-swim providers and water safety advocates across the country to provide swimming lessons and educate children and their families on the importance of learning how to swim.

The USA Swimming Foundation has invested millions of dollars to provide grants to qualified Local Partner learn-to-swim programs, to spread national awareness, and to bring together strategic partners to end drowning. To date, more than 2 million children have received the lifesaving gift of swim lessons through the USA Swimming Foundation Make a Splash Local Partner network, comprised of more than 600 qualified lesson providers across the nation.

Swim programs at the Westfield Area Y encourages children and parents in the community to explore the many benefits of swimming, while also keeping safety top of mind. In the Y’s swim programs, participants can enjoy water sports, enhance or learn new techniques, meet new friends and develop confidence, while also learning safety skills that can save lives. “Swimming is a fun and enjoyable activity for children and adults alike, and it’s an easy way to stay physically active and improve strength, flexibility and stamina,” said Patti Cassiba, Westfield Area Y Aquatic Services Director. “The Westfield Area Y is committed to providing as many opportunities as possible for everyone to swim and learn water safety practices. Visit www.westfieldynj.org to learn more about pool safety tips.

In addition to learning lifesaving water safety skills, children can increase their physical activity by swimming. Swimming also motivates children to strive for self-improvement, teaches goal orientation, and cultivates a positive mental attitude and high self-esteem. It also teaches life lessons of sport and sportsmanship, so that children can learn how to work well with teammates and coaches and how to deal with winning and losing.

As a leading nonprofit committed to youth development, the Y has been a leader in providing swim lessons and water safety for many years. The Westfield Area Y continues to help youth and adults experience the joy and benefits of swimming, so they can be healthy, confident and secure in the water. There are a variety of programs to choose from, including swim lessons for every level, adult water fitness classes, family swim and competitive swimming. To ensure that everyone has an opportunity to participate, financial assistance is available to those in need to help cover the costs.

The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. To learn more about the Westfield Area Y’s swim programs, visit www.westfieldynj.org or contact Patti Cassiba at (908) 233-2700 x223 or email pcassiba@westfieldynj.org.

Pictured here: Participants enjoy learning and swimming at the Y.